9.801-316.0 • Landa ECOS 7000 Operator Manual • Rev. 12/12
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ECOS 7000
OPERA
TOR’S MANU
AL
TRAILER INFORMATION
6. Lubricate all brake moving parts using a high
temperature brake lubricant. (Lubricate or
equivalent).
7. Remove any rust from braking surface and armature
surface of drums with fine emery paper or crocus
cloth. Protect bearings from contamination while
so doing.
8. Inspect oil or grease seals for wear or nicks.
Replace if necessary.
9. Lubricate hub bearings. Refer to procedure in
manual.
10. Reinstall hubs and adjust bearing per instructions
in manual.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
This trailer was produced with the best available ma-
terials and quality craftsmanship. However, you as
the owner, have certain responsibilities for the correct
care of the equipment. Attention to regular preventative
maintenance procedures will assist in preserving the
performance of your vehicle.
Axles, Hubs and Brakes
Your trailer is equipped with Dexter Component Axles.
The Dexter Owner's Manual is included with your trailer
materials. Maintenance for these items is extremely
important for protecting the longevity of your trailer and
is important for your personal safety and the protection
of others.
Maintenance Schedule
Tire Air
Pressure
Inflate to proper pressure
50 psi
Wheel Lugs,
Bolts and
Nuts
Tighten to proper torque
specifications
Every 3000
mi or 3 mo.*
Wheel
Check for damage and or
out-of-round
Every 6000
mi or 6 mo.*
Coupler Ball
Check for sufficient lube.
Check lock mechanism.
Check for unusual wear.
Every trip
Safety
Chains at
Hitch Ball
Check for abrasion, distor-
tion and general integrity of
links.
Every trip
Coupler
Check for proper fastening
and hitch pin in position
and secure.
Every trip.
Brakes
Check for proper adjust-
ment& operation
Every trip
Breakaway
Switch
Test switch operation and
connections.
Every trip
Breakaway
Battery
Pull switch pin, check
charge indicator light.
Every trip
Load
Distribution
Check load distribution and
security.
Every trip
Leveling
Jacks
Check fastenings, lube.
Every trip
Welds
Check all weld beads for
cracks or separations.
Every 6000
mi. or 6 mo.
Hinges
Grease zerks with a lithium
complex grease.
Every 3000
mi. or 3 mo.
Tie Down
Devices
Check for fracturing, distor-
tion and improper anchoring.
Every 3000
mi. or 3 mo.
Electrical:
Lights and
Signals
Check to make sure all are
working properly. Replace
burned out bulbs.
Every trip
* Check lug nuts for tightness before initial trip, then at 10 miles, 25 miles
and 50 miles. Recheck at least every 3 months or 3000 miles.
